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A landing craft creates large wake in the water while heading to shore, where service members are walking.

Alligator Ops

Navy air-cushioned landing craft head to shore at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 27, 2017, during Bold Alligator, a large-scale, multinational amphibious exercise. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Olivia G. Ortiz

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